A Miami woman is facing child neglect charges after a disturbing scene unfolded in the Overtown neighborhood. Roslain Arabi Perdomo, 36, was found naked alongside her 3-year-old daughter by police responding to the situation. Law enforcement stated they later discovered the pair living in deplorable conditions, with no food and a cockroach infestation in their home, as reported by Local 10.
Routine patrol officers initially encountered Perdomo and her daughter undressed on the street corner. When questioned by police about the circumstances, Perdomo explained that she was attempting to manage her child's outdoor tantrum. Despite her efforts to seemingly return to their residence, police observed she was unable to safely take her daughter back inside. An arrest report stated that the child appeared malnourished and was observed with a severe infestation of lice in her hair, according to NBC Miami.
Following a consensual home inspection, Miami police officers described the interior conditions as troubling. They reported finding no food in the residence, and roaches were "all over the food, furniture, and clothing." The living environment prompted officers to contact the Florida Department of Children and Families to ensure the child's welfare. Officers also noted, upon inspection, a "large nugget" of marijuana near the child's toys, as reported by Local10.
Perdomo was arrested and taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, facing a charge of child neglect without great bodily harm. She was later ordered to stay away from her daughter, and a judge assigned pretrial services with an alternate bond of $3,000. Records confirmed that Perdomo remained in custody at the TGK Center at the time of these events unfolded, as indicated by jail records and reported by Local 10.
